I want to talk about artist Mary Mitchell, the penciler for
this mini-series. From what I can tell, this is her first major work and she
doesn’t seem to have done very much else after finishing Gotham Nights II. That’s
a real shame. Here work is very 90s. However, she doesn’t overemphasize the
human physique as many of the Wildstorm artists did around this time period. None
of these characters, including Batman, look like they’ve been on steroids with
tiny heads. It’s a classic commercial 90s style, with dress and haircuts to
match.
What I also like about Mitchell is that her work can adapt
in order to reflect a motif. For example, in this very issue, when the lonely
donut maker dreams about marrying Batman, the art looks cartoony, in the style
of the classic 90s Animated Series. It’s very beautiful, clean work that doesn’t
disappoint.
While writer John Ostrander has crafted a masterful work, it’s
Mary Mitchell and her take on Gotham City that is the clear star of this show.
I cannot wait to see how the writer and penciler both complete this instant
classic in what is sure to be an epic final issue in Batman: Gotham Nights #4.
Worth Consuming
Rating 10 out of 10 stars.
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